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We're a job shop, so the more we can do with a machine, the better. Wood, plastic, foam, rubber, and aluminum. Mainly 0.125" - 2" thick 4'x8' - 5'x10' sheets. Twin vacuum bed. We use smaller stock...

I've been given the opportunity to upgrade our first CNC router and this time around the budget is much higher. I'm interested in all the belles and whistles, service, and of course reliability. So,...

Whenever I make a rapid Z moves, my CNC (NewCNC SMART ER II) pauses for ~2 seconds. Here's a sample drilling operation:


G00 X1 Y1 Z1
G01 Z0 F100
G00 Z1
(~2 second pause here)
G00 X2
G01 Z0...

Our machine has an OSAI controller and I'm looking for CAM software to make C-axis easy for cutting foams, corrugated, etc with reciprocating knives. Any recommendations?

I've been spoiled by the ProtoTrak SMX system's on board milling events and DXF conversion and will be receiving a CNC router without either. I need help choosing a CAM software for it.

The CNC...

Our Trak DPM SX2P took a tumble and is now laying on its side in a pool of its own oil, so we're in the market for a replacement.

The Trak used to do all of our operations, but we recently...

I like the look of Komo, Thermwood, and Haas, but we need a vacuum table since we'll be milling 1/4" HDPE as well. It doesn't look like they offer one?

We've gotten pretty good at milling HDPE on...

I can see their cheaper models are, but I'm looking specifically at the IS series which looks somewhat comparable.

Have you used these personally? They're somewhat local for us, so that's a plus.



I like what I see from Sabre. I'm currently leaning towards them.

We don't know anything about the CNC router world, so I've come to you guys for help.

We need a CNC router with a 4'x'8' or larger table with a multi tool to change from milling to drilling...